Sierra Vista Area Plant List

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The Sierra Vista Area Plant List, with common name, botanical name, and other plant information
Botanical Namesort ascending Common Name Size Water Use Sun Exposure Native Plant? Evergreen? Remarks
Pinus cembroides, edulis, monophylla Pinyon Pine 10 - 25' H None to little Full sun Yes Yes

Tree - Flammable - Cones contain edible seeds - Slow growing
Phlox tenuifolia Desert Phlox 2' H & W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Perennial - Mounded white flowers
Phlomis russeliana Hardy Jerusalem Sage 36" H 20" W Moderate Full sun, Partial shade No No

Perennial - Yellow flowers, olive-green leaves
Phemeranthus calycinum Flame Flower 8-12" H 5' W Moderate Full sun No No

Perennial - Long summer bloomer - Often goes dormant before first frost
Perovskia Russian Sage 3-4' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No Yes

Perennial - Flame resistant - Trim spent blossoms to extend bloom season - Several varieties
Penstemon spp. Penstemon See remarks Little to moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Many natives - Perennial - Flame resistant - Over 250 species - Check nursery for size, hardiness and water requirements - If plants require regular water, then they are not recommended.
Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Purple Fountain Grass 5' H & W Little Full sun, Partial shade No No

Warm season grass - This attractive pennisetum variety usually does not self-sow - The green variety is invasive
Parthenocissus spp. Creeper Vines See remarks Moderate Full sun, Partial shade Yes No

Deciduous Vine - Handsome foliage is beautifully colored in autumn - P. henryana marginal in our zone - Inquire at nursery for size
Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky' Prairie Sky 4 - 5'H 2'W Moderate Full sun No No

Warm season grass - Tight growing upright columns of sky blue foliage
Origanum spp. Oregano 2' H & W Little to moderate Full sun No No

Usually Perennial - Marginal - Many species, some not hardy in our area - Check with nursery for exposure and hardiness - Culinary herb
Opuntia spinosior Cane Cholla 8' H 4' W Little Full sun Yes Yes

Cactus - Favored nesting plant by Cactus wrens and thrashers - Magenta flowers, yellow fruit
Opuntia santa-rita Santa Rita Prickly Pear 4'H 6'W None Full sun Yes Yes

Cactus - The purple coloration of this prickly pear becomes more pronounced with drought or cold weather
Opuntia macrocentra Purple Prickly Pear 4'H 6'W None Full sun Yes Yes

Cactus - Spines are half white and half dark - 'Tubac' is said to hold purple color throughtout year
Opuntia leptocaulis Desert Christmas Cactus 2 - 3' H & W None Full sun No Yes

Cactus - Thin stems with bright red fruit
Opuntia imbricata Tree Cholla 6- 8 'H 10'W None Full sun No Yes

Cactus - Deep pink flowers followed by green fruit - Shrubby when young, then treelike

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